Pacifier, Yes or No?

My LO is two and a half weeks old and loves to suck on everything. When she isn't breast feeding, she sucks on her thumb or sometimes her whole fist. Sometimes she want to suck on my nipple, even if she is done eating just to be soothed. So I was wondering if using a pacifier would be a good idea. I wouldn't give it to her til she is at least a month, but she does cry and get frustrated if she has nothing to suck on and my SO is pushing the idea of a pacifier. So, what are the pros and cons?

My LO is two and a half weeks old and loves to suck on everything. When she isn't breast feeding, she sucks on her thumb or sometimes her whole fist. Sometimes she want to suck on my nipple, even if she is done eating just to be soothed. So I was wondering if using a pacifier would be a good idea. I wouldn't give it to her til she is at least a month, but she does cry and get frustrated if she has nothing to suck on and my SO is pushing the idea of a pacifier. So, what are the pros and cons?

We have given our dd a pacifier and a bottle while I've been breastfeeding too. Had to supplement with formula at the beginning. Dd has had no problems with nipple confusion like many say can happen. Also, the bottles are different nipples than the paci.

We have given our dd a pacifier and a bottle while I've been breastfeeding too. Had to supplement with formula at the beginning. Dd has had no problems with nipple confusion like many say can happen. Also, the bottles are different nipples than the paci.

My first dd sucks her thumb. I was against pacifiers with her and at around 3-4 months she began sucking her thumb and hasn't stopped (she is 2.5 yrs ). Btw, I sucked my thumb until I was 8 so I thought it was a cute, like mother like daughter situation. We just had our second dd and wouldn't you know she has a strong urge to suck and her thumb, and sometimes fingers find their way into her mouth very easily. My husband loathes the thumb sucking and I'm not sure how cute two thumb suckers would be. So with this one we do use a pacifist when she is full and wants to suck. Some babies just have a stronger desire to suck than others. I think that as long as the paci doesn't become something you rely on to keep your kid quiet bc They are bothering you, then use it.

My first dd sucks her thumb. I was against pacifiers with her and at around 3-4 months she began sucking her thumb and hasn't stopped (she is 2.5 yrs ). Btw, I sucked my thumb until I was 8 so I thought it was a cute, like mother like daughter situation. We just had our second dd and wouldn't you know she has a strong urge to suck and her thumb, and sometimes fingers find their way into her mouth very easily. My husband loathes the thumb sucking and I'm not sure how cute two thumb suckers would be. So with this one we do use a pacifist when she is full and wants to suck. Some babies just have a stronger desire to suck than others. I think that as long as the paci doesn't become something you rely on to keep your kid quiet bc They are bothering you, then use it.

I have been giving my son the paci to sooth himself since he was new born. U do have to be very careful and try to take it away at around 6 mo so that it doesn't interfere w the way teeth come in. Sucking on paci or fingers or anything will affect teeth position and poss speech later on.

I have been giving my son the paci to sooth himself since he was new born. U do have to be very careful and try to take it away at around 6 mo so that it doesn't interfere w the way teeth come in. Sucking on paci or fingers or anything will affect teeth position and poss speech later on.

I gave my LO a pacifier, as well as my dd. This one is a thumb sucker so I made sure to give him a pacifier as I can take a pacifier away in time, a thumb I cannot and I've known kids to need surgery on their thumbs to correct damages caused by thumb sucking. I've had no problems with nipple confusion at all, I use the avent pacifiers.

I gave my LO a pacifier, as well as my dd. This one is a thumb sucker so I made sure to give him a pacifier as I can take a pacifier away in time, a thumb I cannot and I've known kids to need surgery on their thumbs to correct damages caused by thumb sucking. I've had no problems with nipple confusion at all, I use the avent pacifiers.

Pacifiers at naptime and bedtime have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS. I have tried it with both kids (who were/are EBF) but neither was really interested really other than on occasion. I think as long as the paci is used more as a last option (ie baby is fussy but you've made sure not hungry, wet, etc) then it's fine. It's even recommended by many pedis when sleeping for SIDS reduction. Keep in mind though that if baby relies on it for sleep, if it falls out you'll be awoken to go out it back in. My DD ended up sucking her fingers and she could always find those herself.

As far as nipple confusion, if nursing is going well and no problems with latch you should be able to introduce it now without problem. I gave both kids a bottle of pumped milk on occasion starting at 2-3 wks and had no problems nursing.

Pacifiers at naptime and bedtime have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS. I have tried it with both kids (who were/are EBF) but neither was really interested really other than on occasion. I think as long as the paci is used more as a last option (ie baby is fussy but you've made sure not hungry, wet, etc) then it's fine. It's even recommended by many pedis when sleeping for SIDS reduction. Keep in mind though that if baby relies on it for sleep, if it falls out you'll be awoken to go out it back in. My DD ended up sucking her fingers and she could always find those herself.

As far as nipple confusion, if nursing is going well and no problems with latch you should be able to introduce it now without problem. I gave both kids a bottle of pumped milk on occasion starting at 2-3 wks and had no problems nursing.

My son has had a paci since day one they help prevent SIDS. He's now 15 months and only gets one at night in his crib. He's never had any nipple confusing and he's not attached to his paci. They are a sanity saver in my book

My son has had a paci since day one they help prevent SIDS. He's now 15 months and only gets one at night in his crib. He's never had any nipple confusing and he's not attached to his paci. They are a sanity saver in my book

I think pacifiers are a good option, but my baby girl I would never take 1. I offered it to her starting from a few days old and she just prefers her hand, Fingers, or fist. the only canonne I can think of would be that you have to break the habit later on but if she'll take it and it soothes her, then why not?

I think pacifiers are a good option, but my baby girl I would never take 1. I offered it to her starting from a few days old and she just prefers her hand, Fingers, or fist. the only canonne I can think of would be that you have to break the habit later on but if she'll take it and it soothes her, then why not?

My dd received a pacifier in the NICU. She had her two hour carseat test and was not doing well. The nurses gave her a paci and she was able to calm down and breathe deeply enough to pass the test so we got to come home. Since then, she takes one when she just wants to comfort suck (which allows me to get things done) but will spit it out when she is hungry. No nipple confusion and I had an over supply so no supply issues either. Our only problem is that the NICU introduced her to the vanilla scented gumdrop pacifiers. The vanilla scent is very soothing. They can only be found by ordering them from the website. They aren't very pricey and they often have good deals but they have to be ordered and shipped out.

My dd received a pacifier in the NICU. She had her two hour carseat test and was not doing well. The nurses gave her a paci and she was able to calm down and breathe deeply enough to pass the test so we got to come home. Since then, she takes one when she just wants to comfort suck (which allows me to get things done) but will spit it out when she is hungry. No nipple confusion and I had an over supply so no supply issues either. Our only problem is that the NICU introduced her to the vanilla scented gumdrop pacifiers. The vanilla scent is very soothing. They can only be found by ordering them from the website. They aren't very pricey and they often have good deals but they have to be ordered and shipped out.

With both girls we gave one at 2 weeks. Only during day and only if they were full and had checked dry nappy, comfy etc... They just like to suck. My first gave it up at 3 months. My second is 1 month and loves it. We decided not to use it at night as it can become more of a hassle when it falls out and they can't put it in. I ebf and have had no nipple confusion with either girl.

With both girls we gave one at 2 weeks. Only during day and only if they were full and had checked dry nappy, comfy etc... They just like to suck. My first gave it up at 3 months. My second is 1 month and loves it. We decided not to use it at night as it can become more of a hassle when it falls out and they can't put it in. I ebf and have had no nipple confusion with either girl.

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